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Joseph has been writing or podcasting about games in some form since about 2012. Having written for multiple major outlets such as IGN, Playboy, and more, Joseph started writing for MMORPG in 2015. When he's not writing or talking about games, you can typically find him hanging out with his 10-year old or playing Magic: The Gathering with his family. Also, don't get him started on why Balrogs *don't* have wings. You can find him on Twitter @LotrLore

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EXCLUSIVE: Check Out DC Universe Online's Harley Quinn Vs Apokolips Key Art Here

After a week of teasing the upcoming episode, Dimensional Ink has revealed the latest key art for DC Universe Online's upcoming content update, Harley Quinn vs Apokolips.


Steelseries' WoW 20th Anniversary Collaboration Is Incredible And Fits Right At Home With Any WoW Fan

Steelseries is launching a World of Warcraft collaboration, kitting out some of their most iconic products with WoW livery to celebrate the MMO's 20th anniversary.


The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom PAX West 2024 Hands-On Preview

For the first time ever, players will be able to take the mantle of Zelda in a mainline entry for the series. We got the chance to check out The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom in a preview during PAX West last weekend, and we came away eager to play more.


Concord Will Shut Down September 6th, All Copies Sold Will Be Refunded

Concord, the hero shooter launched by Sony on PC and PS5 just a week and half ago will shut down this week, with all copies sold being refunded, according to a new PlayStation blog post.


PAX West 2024: Magic The Gathering's Duskmourn Will Bring Players To A Plane-Sized Mansion

Magic: the Gathering's next set, Duskmourn, is unlike anything the team at Wizards of the Coast has done before, as it brings the 80s-style horror flick vibes to the Magic multiverse.


PAX West 2024 Interview: Talking FFXIV's UI Design And More With Lead UI Designer Kei Odagiri

At PAX West 2024, we had the chance to talk to Final Fantasy XIV's Lead UI Designer Kei Odagiri about designing the MMO's UI, control scheme, as well as dove into some of the initial skepticism around the GPose feature.


Hands-On Preview: Captain America Might Be My Main When Marvel Rivals Releases

Marvel Rivals releases this December with an impressive line up of Marvel greats. While Bradford spent most of his time in the beta playing Dr Strange, it seems Captain America might just be the choice when the hero shooter finally releases.


The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 Is Off To A Great Start: Episodes 1-3 Review

Bradford is an unabashed Tolkien fanatic, so when given the chance to review the second season of Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, he jumped at the chance. Here are some of his thoughts after watching the first three episodes of the upcoming season.


The Razer Kitsune Fighter's Edition: Akuma Adds A Little Satsui No Hado To Your Moveset

Razer debuted a new version of its leverless fightstick back at EVO, the Razer Kitsune Fighter's Edition: Akuma. Jason had the chance to go hands-on with this beautiful piece of kit.


Amazon's Blue Protocol Devs Will Avoid Layoffs In The Wake Of MMO's Global Cancelation

Last night, Bandai Namco Online and Amazon Games announced Blue Protocol will be shutting down and its global release was canceled. Today, in a statement to MMORPG.com, we've learned that Amazon's developers working on the release will avoid layoffs, and instead be moved to other projects.


Blue Protocol Shutting Down January 2025, Will No Longer Release Globally

Blue Protocol, the anime-inspired MMO by Bandai Namco Online, will no longer release here in the West, and its Japanese servers will officially shut down January 2025.


Hero Shooter Concord's Reception On PC Was Definitely Not What PlayStation Hoped For

After launching last week on Steam and PlayStation 5, the latest hero shooter on the market, Concord, couldn't have had a more lackluster reception on PC.


New LotRO Stream Talks Dragon and Storm Instance Launch, Says Legacy of Morgoth Reveals Are On The Way

In the latest Cord of the Rings live stream, the Lord of the Rings Online community manager talked about when players can expect its upcoming free The Dragon and the Storm instance to launch, as well as a tease of the upcoming fall expansion, Legacy of Morgoth.


Back To School Gaming Hardware Buying Guide - 2024 Edition

Settling on the perfect gear for back-to-school season can be a bit tough, especially if you're looking beyond school and trying to buy for the gamer in your life. We've got a laundry list of options you can choose from to hone in on the right piece of kit for the gamer in your life.


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Star Wars: Outlaws Review In Progress - The RPG Files

Star Wars: Outlaws is Ubisoft's latest open-world adventure, bringing players back to a galaxy far, far away. Yet, while the gameplay itself has been fun, the PC version's poor performance has overshadowed the experience every step of the way.